Michael is a Sacramento-based artist who converted a garage into an art-filled tiny house. Hosting the Tiny Art House nurtures his creative side while significantly contributing to his income. He built it for only $55,000, inclusive of landscaping. Impressively, he makes at least $1,600 per month from Airbnb hosting while his mortgage … Read more
Teachers Gilbert and Jessica downsized into a 28′ tiny home to simplify and spend their money on adventure over a mortgage. Before taking the plunge, they spent a year staying in different kinds of small space rentals to discover what worked the best for them. Ultimately, they went with Nomad … Read more
Are you a railroad and train enthusiast? You’ll love this darling caboose-inspired tiny house! In the below video, take a look inside the build to see how space-efficient ideas were brought to life in the completed caboose tiny house. Friesian Woodcrafters built it for the family-run sister business of Tiny … Read more
Have you wondered how a geodesic dome home works? A geodesic dome, aka geodome, is a sphere-like structure composed of a complex network of triangular pieces creating a self-balancing structural framework. Additionally, a dome home is a dwelling with standard features and amenities like any house, except it’s a partial … Read more
Tiny house parking is hugely important. Fortunately, the number of options is growing all the time. But what type of spot is best for you? Top options include tiny house community and backyard parking (as an accessory dwelling unit). Of course, each differs in many ways, especially when it comes … Read more
Tiny home shelter villages for the homeless are popping all over Washington state. First, they appeared in Seattle. Like many US cities, Seattle is experiencing a staggering homelessness crisis. Low Income Housing Institute stepped in to help. Originally, they partnered with the city and other nonprofits, especially Nickelsville, to create … Read more
Cathy built a tiny home to live life on her own terms as she nears retirement. First steps: ditch her now ex-husband and a corporate job. As a result, tiny house living cemented a personal paradigm shift. Cathy’s perspective on money has completely shifted. She now works a part-time job … Read more
Which is the best home on wheels for you? Of course, this is a very personal decision. There’s is a lot to appreciate about a tiny house on wheels and a skoolie (school bus conversion). For example, both tiny homes can offer a freeing way of life. Live simply with … Read more
We got a doozy for you all today. I invited 2 distinguished tiny home Godfathers on the channel to weigh in on the all-to-well-known Arm Chair Expert and why these type of people are so dangerous within the tiny home community. Watch the video interview here. https://youtu.be/CIjyMzwFTxA What is an … Read more
Welcome back to Michelle (MJ) Boyle’s enchanting My Tiny House Village for tours of her largest and smallest rentals. Both tiny house conversions are completely transformed from their original form. Michelle transformed a long-time pancake food cart into a charming wine-themed tiny house with a downstairs sleeping area with a … Read more
Which is better: a container home or a tiny house on wheels? More importantly, which is best for you? A shipping container conversion and a THOW share many similarities. For instance, they both offer the benefits of simple living in creative small spaces. Container houses, however, require land, drives costs … Read more
Building tiny houses with salvaged materials is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. It can also lead to a new way of thinking, as it has for Tiny Texas Houses founder Brad Kittell. Today, we are revisiting his vision for creating hope from trash—his Pure Salvage Living philosophy: “We hope to promote … Read more